Pelaksanaan Program Makan Bergizi Gratis Dalam Membentuk Prilaku Tertib Anak Usia Dini Di PAUD KB Amanah Gubuk Daya Desa Kelayu Utara Kabupaten Lombok Timur

Abstrak

This study aims to describe the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal Program in shaping orderly behavior among early childhood students at PAUD Amanah Gubuk Daya, Kelayu Utara, Selong District, East Lombok Regency. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach. The data sources consisted of the principal and teachers involved in implementing the program. Data were obtained through direct observation of program activities, information from research participants, and relevant documentation. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was strengthened through source and technique triangulation.

The findings indicate that the Free Nutritious Meal Program was not only implemented to fulfill children's nutritional needs but also utilized as a habituation activity to develop orderly behavior. The habituation included washing hands before eating, praying, queuing and waiting for turns, sitting properly during meals, following teachers' instructions, and cleaning and organizing the eating area after finishing the meal. Teachers played an important role by providing examples, guidance, supervision, and consistent reinforcement. The implementation also encountered challenges related to differences in children's characteristics, requiring continuous assistance for some children. Thus, the meal program can become an educational activity that integrates nutritional fulfillment with the development of positive habits and orderly behavior in early childhood.